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| Original Title: | This is Just Exactly Like You |
| ISBN: | 0670021547 (ISBN13: 9780670021543) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Drew Perry
Hardcover | Pages: 336 pages Rating: 3.6 | 331 Users | 74 Reviews
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| Title | : | This is Just Exactly Like You |
| Author | : | Drew Perry |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 336 pages |
| Published | : | April 1st 2010 by Viking (first published 2010) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Novels. Adult Fiction |
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A darkly humorous debut novel of suburban survival and life's occasional miraclesWhen Jack Lang impulsively buys a second house directly across the street from his own, his wife Beth leaves him-and their six-year-old autistic son, Hendrick-to move in with Jack's best friend, Terry Canavan. Jack tells everyone in his life he's okay, but no one believes him. Not his employees at Patriot Mulch & Tree in suburban North Carolina, not Beth herself, and not Canavan's estranged girlfriend Rena, who arrives on Jack's doorstep to see how, and whether, he's bearing up. When Jack starts letting Rena further into his life, and when Hendrick suddenly starts speaking fluent Spanish-stunning everyone-it becomes apparent to Jack that the world is far more complicated than he believed.
As Drew Perry's characters change houses, partners, and perceptions, Hendrick emerges from his shell in unexpected and delightful ways and becomes, at times, this witty and winning debut novel's center of gravity-he's parenting the confused grown-ups as often as they are him. Perry's fresh and funny insights into marriage, autism, parenthood, and suburban ennui (not to mention mulch) create a landscape that will charm and captivate fans of Tom Perrotta and Jennifer Haigh.
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Ratings: 3.6 From 331 Users | 74 ReviewsEvaluation Regarding Books This is Just Exactly Like You
My son, Anthony Sanders, bought this book yesterday at the NC College Booksellers Conference in Winston-Salem. Mr. Perry had spoken at their evening get-together. He brought it home and I have spent the day devouring it.A husband and wife have separated -- they have an autistic child, Hen, who prefers his father. It focuses on the challenges of raising a brilliant autistic child--could read at two. Jack. the Dad, has his 10 year old dog, Yul Brynner to keep them company. The story begins whenPossible spoiler.....I am about 2/3s through the book and Im enjoying it quite well. But......is anyone else frustrated as heck by the way Jack reacts when Beth is appalled to find out that Rena has been hanging out at their house(s)? A lot of audacity there. Hahaha.
I was really drawn into this book - the characters seemed believably flawed yet likable and I really loved what inherently good people the supporting characters are. If you're looking for a book about guys helping their buddy out during a tough time, this is it. The writing is strong and lean - some of the passages (especially the last paragraph) are outright beautiful.That being said I was put off by the turn of events in the last thirty pages and a certain action seemed downright manipulative.
Welcome to the middle aged white guy midlife crisis with clever dialogue club, Drew Perry! An excellent addition to my favorite genre.
I had a hard time with this book. I couldn't get into it and could not relate to the characters. This book was not really funny, but more depressing.
I have read Drew Perrys articles in Our State magazine and enjoyed them very much, so I had high hopes for this book. It was just ok. Except for the little boy, the characters werent likeable. At times, I didnt think the book would ever end.
So I didn't realize this author was from Greensboro, UNCG grad, I honestly just grabbed this off the shelf - the title grabbed me and when i saw the cover I was on board. I'm 2/3 through and I have to say this is a campy little ride and many of the streets - if you are from Greensboro - you will recognize. Anyone know this author? he teaches at Elon and lives in Greensboro according to the jacket.Update - finished it last night. It gets increasingly uncomfortable as many dark comedies do, but I
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